Hamzah vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hamzah

Boy #2,940 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"lion, strong and steadfast"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim Pakistani South Asian African Muslim

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,940
Total SSA Count
43
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ham, Hamz

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James

Boy #5 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Scottish Biblical

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5
Total SSA Count
11,793
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Jim, Jimmy, Jamie

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Popularity Comparison

Hamzah Rank #2,940
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2940 for Hamzah.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Hamzah ___

  • Hamzah Ali
  • Hamzah Ibrahim
  • Hamzah Yusuf
  • Hamzah Omar
  • Hamzah Hassan
  • Hamzah Abdullah

James ___

  • James Alexander
  • James William
  • James Thomas
  • James Edward
  • James Henry
  • James Patrick

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Hamzah

Zainab Ibrahim Fatima Omar Maryam

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hamzah or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Hamzah at #2940 in the United States.

What do Hamzah and James mean?

Hamzah means "lion, strong and steadfast" (Arabic origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Hamzah and James boy or girl names?

Hamzah is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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